Ambassador Kurt Tong is Managing Partner at The Asia Group, where he leads consulting teams focused on Japan, greater China and Korea, and on East Asia regional policy matters. A leading expert in diplomacy and economic affairs in East Asia, Ambassador Tong brings thirty years of experience in the Department of State as a career […]
Jason Trinh is an Associate at The Asia Group, where he works for the firm’s Southeast Asia practice in Hanoi, Vietnam. In this capacity, he supports the Vietnam Country Team with on-the-ground client engagement, policy monitoring in mainland Southeast Asia, and relevant research products. Previously, he was an Analyst at the Research & Analytics practice in
Nicole is a Senior Associate in The Asia Group’s South Asia practice, where she focuses on strategic, environmental, and economic factors shaping India and the broader sub-continent. She excels at providing in-depth research and analysis on a range of sectors, including e-commerce, pharma, technology, and sustainability, to help multinational companies succeed in one of the
Ashok Malik is a Partner at The Asia Group and Chair of its New Delhi-based subsidiary in India where he leads the firm’s in-market business strategy and services. Drawing on over 30 years of experience in government, media, and thought leadership Ashok is a recognized specialist on India’s policy landscape and the intersection of business
Niharika Yadav is an Associate at The Asia Group. Based in New Delhi, Niharika works as part of the firm’s South Asia team servicing clients ranging from multinational corporations and start-ups to investment funds and industry bodies. She supports clients in building a keen understanding of India’s policy landscape through in-depth analysis of critical business,
Uzair Younus is a Principal at The Asia Group, where he advises global companies on developing and executing strategies to align their business strategy with public good needs across South Asia. He also serves as co-chair of the firm’s digital practice, advising global clients on technology and digital policy trends across the South Asian region.
Jim Loi is Managing Partner and a member of The Asia Group’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. He previously served as the firm’s Chief Operating Officer from 2016-2024. Jim contributes to the firm’s corporate strategy and growth agendas, oversees the onboarding and integration of senior talent, and manages a diverse portfolio of corporate clients
Anand Shah is a Partner at The Asia Group and a trusted counselor to the world’s most innovative companies navigating South Asia’s dynamic business landscape. He joined TAG as part of the firm’s acquisition of Dhamiri, a venture that Anand founded that helps corporations align their core businesses with public good in critical international markets.
Han Shen Lin is the China Country Director at The Asia Group. Based in Shanghai, Han works in close coordination with TAG’s Washington, DC-based China Practice to lead the firm’s local presence and engagements in China, drawing upon nearly 20 years of in-country experience in China’s financial markets and corporate strategy. In addition to his
John Lichtefeld is the Managing Director for Southeast Asia at The Asia Group. In this capacity, he helps oversee and direct TAG’s teams of professional consultants in Washington DC and across Southeast Asia. John has also been integral to The Asia Group’s expansion in-region, including the launching of offices in Hanoi and Bangkok, and development
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